Gift memberships for nature lovers

Woodland TrustThe Woodland Trust the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. It owns and protect over 1,200 woods throughout the UK covering in excess of 50,000 hectares, all of which are freely open for all to enjoy. The Woodland Trust campaigns for greater protection for native woods (especially ancient woodland - the richest wildlife habitat and the equivalent of the rainforest) and it aims to double the amount of native woodland in the UK.

For each new member the Trust can care for and protect roughly half an acre of native woodland. Every member receives a Welcome Pack with a personalised certificate to commemorate a tree dedicated in their name, a directory of over 1,200 woods to visit through the UK, its unique pocket tree identification book and regular copes of Broadleaf magazine. Join today

Perfect for nature & wildlife lovers & anyone who cares about the natural world, the environment and the wildlife within it. The RSPB is helping animals in the UK, but also further afield, in places like Sumatra, helping the Sumatran tiger, and with its Save the Albatross campaign. This membership is available for individuals & couples, families, & young people. Gift memberships includea gift card with a message from you, a members pack for adults, a magazine four times a year, free entry to over 100 nature reserves & the knowledge your gift is helping nature! There's a free gift too - the RSPB Handbook of British Birds (this gift may change). Give an RSPB gift membership today

The Zoological Society of London's mission is "to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats". It has two zoos, London and Whipsnade - and ZSL membership is a great gift for animal lovers, especially if they live close to London or Whipsnade Zoos - it gives unlimited access all year around! The Gift Box contains ZSL Guide Books, London Zoo & Whipsnade Zoo, a pocket notebook, pen or pencil, a magnet & a Bag for Life, and there are lots of other member benefits to enjoy. You can buy memberships for adults, famlies and concession memberships. Treat someone to a Gift Membership here

There is a tendancy for many of us to look at what we think of as wasteland, that water-logged, boggy stuff you can see. But it's vital to many waterbirds, reptiles & mammals and its protection is critical to the planet's health and the animals' wellbeing. The WWT helps protect these habitats, protect endangered species & inspires people to take positive conservation action. There are 9 WWT centres open to visitors around the UK. You can buy a membership here.

The National Trust is Britain’s largest conservation organisation, it helps protect over 300 historic houses, 700 miles of spectacular coastline and over 600,000 acres of beautiful countryside.It also looks after forests, fens, beaches, farmland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves and villages. Become a member today and your subscription will go towards the care of our precious heritage and countryside For Ever For Everyone. Click here to buy National Trust membership

There are 47 Wildlife Trusts around the UK - my husband & I are members of the Sussex Wildlife Trust and we look forward to our members' magazine and the information with all the events held in Sussex around the year. You can buy this directly through the Wildlife Trust's main website, or you can buy a Wildlife Trust Family Membership for some of the Wildlife Trusts (but not all - Sussex isn't available for example) through Activity Superstore or you can go to the Wildlife Trust's website directly.

Born Free FoundationBorn Free was founded by two actors, Bill Travers OBE and Virginia McKenna MBE in 1984. The wildlife charity strives for compassionate conservation and to improve wild animal welfare in a number of countries around the world. There are three levels of membership, silver being the most basic at £30 a year. There's also a membership for children. Click here to go to Born Free

This charity has over 100 projects running in 40 countries worldwide. Its mission is "to act to conserve threatened speciesand ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take into account human needs". Amongst other achievements, FFI has helped to secure 10,000 hectares of cork oak forest in Portugal for the Iberian lynx, and it was a founder member of the the International Gorilla Conservation Programme, which has seen a 17% increase in the number of Mountain Gorillas. Memberships are vital to help FFI contine with projects such as these. Click here to see the range of memberships which start at £40 for a Supporter Member. Here's a selection of species FFI works to help.

Canal and River TrustThe Canal and River Trust loves and cares for your canals and rivers, because it says everyone deserves a place to escape. Wildlife are no exception and a lot of them make canals and rivers their home. Waterway banks, hedgerows, tow path verges, cuttings and embankments, built structures, reservoirs, ponds and lakes - they all are vital habitat for wildlife. Giving a membership to this charity is one way you can support wildlife with your gift. Click here to see the membership benefits and to find out more and join the Waterside Watch here